The A229 Plus is a recently released 3-channel dash cam by the Chinese manufacturer VIOFO. It is sold as a 1-channel version, 2-channel version and 3 channel version. This camera was released at the same time as the similar A229 Pro. The primary difference between the Plus and the Pro is that the front camera of the Plus shoots in 2K video while the front camera of the Pro shoots in 4K video.
The VIOFO A229 Plus is based on the Novatek NT96580 processor. It uses a 2K Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 CMOS sensor for the front camera, a 2K Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 CMOS sensor for the rear camera and a Sony Starvis IMX307 for the cabin camera.
Video Quality
VIOFO A229 Plus delivers good video quality. The front camera records 1440p (Quad HD) video at 30fps with an average bitrate of 29 Mbps. This high bit rate delivers very video quality during the day for the front camera and good performance at night. While not the highest bit rate, the camera runs much cooler than its Pro sibling.
The rear camera records 1440p (Quad HD) video at 30fps with an average bitrate of 24 Mbps. The rear camera is slightly worse than the front camera but still does a very good job during the day. Night video is average,
The cabin camera comes with 4 infrared LED lights and records 1080p video at 30fps with an average bitrate of 15 Mbps. Video recording both day and night are very good and can capture what is going on within the vehicle without issue.
Features
The VIOFO A229 Plus has a 2.4″ screen, g-sensor and a GPS mount. The camera comes with 5GHz & 2.4GHz WiFi with 5GHz allowing for faster download speeds to move clips from the camera to your smartphone with either the Android or iOS app.
Like most wedge shaped cameras, the A229 Plus comes with an adhesive mount. The camera cannot swivel to record interactions at the driver or passenger windows. Build quality is very good, and the camera comes with audio and screen error notifications.
The A229 Plus has the identical form factor and size as the A229 Pro. This is a medium sized dash cam at 99 x 58 x 46mm. Not the smallest camera but not overly large either.
Like other VIOFO cameras, the A229 Plus supports 3 parking modes:
- Auto event detection or buffered parking mode
- Time-lapse parking mode
- Low bitrate parking mode
To enable these parking modes, you will need to hardwire the dash cam to your car (the Viofo 3-wire hardwire kit has a low voltage cutoff and is recommended)
VIOFO has been including Voice Control on its most recent cameras. The A229 Plus supports the following 10 voice commands in 6 languages (English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai):
- Lock the Video
- Video Start
- Video Stop
- Take Photo
- Turn On Audio
- Turn Off Audio
- Turn On Screen
- Turn Off Screen
- Turn off WiFi
- Turn on WiFI
Out of this list of 10 voice commands, the Lock Video one is the most useful, the rest are unlikely to be used on a regular basis.
Support
VIOFO is responsive to questions and have good support. They also provide regular firmware updates and take into consideration user feedback. VIOFO also provides a 18 month warranty (12 months plus an additional 6 months if you register online) which is better than most dash cams.
Known Problems
There are no common problems reported with this camera.
Sample Videos
Our member runtohell121 shared the following sample videos of the A229 Plus.
Day Video
Night Video
Additional reviews from DashCamTalk members Panzer Platform and rcg530.
Should I Purchase
The VIOFO A229 Plus is a very good 3-channel dash cam. Video quality, while not 4K, is still quite good given the use of STARVIS 2 sensors for both front and rear cameras. Build quality is very good and the camera runs cooler than its 4K sibling the A229 Pro which should bode well for reliability.
The primary negatives are the larger size when compared to some of the smaller VIOFO cameras. If you are looking for a 3-channel rideshare camera and the A229 Pro and Vantrue N4 Pro are outside your budget, the A229 Plus is worth considering.
See what other owners say about the A229 Plus on our forum.
User Manual
You can download the English User Manual here.
Specifications
Detailed Specifications
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| Camera Type | Rideshare |
| Form Factor | Wedge |
| Country | China |
| Processor | Novatek NT96580 |
| CMOS Front | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 |
| CMOS Rear | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 |
| Channels | 3 |
| Screen | 2.4" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| GPS | Yes |
| G-Sensor | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Parking Mode | Buffered |
| Lock Files | Auto or Button |
| Max Resolution Front | 2560×1440p (Quad HD) |
| Front Frames Per Second | 30 |
| Max Bitrate Front (Mbps) | 29 |
| Max Resolution Rear | 2560×1440p (Quad HD) |
| Rear Frames Per Second | 30 |
| Max Bitrate Rear (Mbps) | 24 |
| Video Format | MP4 |
| Compression | H.264 |
| Diagonal Viewing Angle Front | 140° |
| Diagonal Viewing Angle Rear | 160° |
| SD Card Type | MicroSD |
| Max Size (Spec) | 512GB |
| Max Size (User) | 512GB |
| Size Front (mm) | 99 x 58 x 46 |
| Size Rear (mm) | 67 x 34 x 28 |
| Mount | Adhesive |
| Power Supply | 5V |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to 65°C |
| Battery | Capacitor |
| Error Notification | Audio and Screen |
| Swivel (To Record Side Windows) | No |
| Apps | Android, iOS |
| Cloud Connectivity | No |
| Release Date | Oct 2023 |
| Warranty | 18 months with registration |
| Unique Features | STARVIS 2 for both front and rear cameras Voice Commands |
| Advantages | Decent video quality Good manufacturer support WiFi |
| Disadvantages | Larger than other VIOFO cameras |
| Final Word | VIOFO's most affordable 3-channel dash cam utilizing STARVIS 2 sensors for front and rear. While not 4K like the A229 Pro, video quality is still quite good particularly at night |
Published: January 1, 2024